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Disney Christens New Disney Destiny in Fort Lauderdale Ahead of Nov. 20 Debut

The Wish-class vessel pairs a heroes-versus-villains design with Marvel integrations to headline Disney’s accelerating cruise growth.

Overview

  • Broadway star Susan Egan was named godparent and delivered the blessing at the Port Everglades ceremony that featured character appearances, projections, and a drone show.
  • The ship hosted media previews and an unusual nighttime sail‑away party, with Spider‑Man making a dramatic descent during deck celebrations.
  • Destiny will homeport year‑round at Port Everglades, offering four‑ and five‑night Bahamas and Western Caribbean itineraries with calls at Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay, starting with a maiden voyage on November 20.
  • The heroes‑and‑villains concept includes a Wakanda‑inspired Grand Hall with a T’Challa statue and the first Marvel stern character in the fleet, plus new venues such as Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King, De Vil’s Piano Lounge, The Sanctum, and the Pirates‑themed Cask & Cannon.
  • Accommodations feature themed stateroom art and high‑end options including IncrediSuites, Hercules‑inspired Hero Suites, and a Tony Stark‑themed Destiny Tower Suite, as Disney outlines plans for 13 ships by 2031, Asian deployment for Disney Adventure, and a partnership with Oriental Land Co.